EXHIBITS Page 176 <br />uses that conflict with Goal 5 and do not amend the acknowledged Urban Growth Boundary. Based on <br />OAR 660-023-0250, Goal 5 is not applicable to the proposed amendments. <br />Goal 6 -Air, Water and Land Resources Quality. This goal requires local comprehensive plans and <br />implementing measures to be consistent with state and federal regulations on matters such as <br />groundwater pollution. <br />Finding #29. The Metro Plan Environmental Resources Element (Metro Plan pg. III-C-14) contains <br />polices addressing air, water and land resources quality. In general, the proposed amendments will not <br />alter the metropolitan area's air, water quality or land resource policies. The Policy 26 is clarified to <br />note the boundary for LRAPA's plan for meeting the new standards for fine particles (PM10) is <br />coterminous with the Metro Plan UGB "as it existed on the date the PM10 standard was adopted." <br />Finding #30. Eugene and Springfield have regulatory standards that protect air, water and land <br />resources in their respective development codes. The proposed amendments do not change these <br />standards. <br />Goal 7-Areas Subject to Natural Disasters and Hazards. Goal 7 deals with development in places <br />subject to natural hazards such as floods or landslides. It requires that jurisdictions apply "appropriate <br />safeguards" (floodplain zoning, for example) when planning for development there. <br />Finding #31. The Metro Plan Environmental Resources Element contains policies addressing natural <br />hazards (Metro Plan pg. III-C-15). The proposed amendments do not change these policies. All known <br />sites within Eugene and Springfield that are subject to these hazards (floodplain, erosion, landslides, <br />earthquakes, and weak foundation soils) are inventoried through a variety of sources. The proposed <br />Metro Plan text amendment does not remove or exempt compliance with Code standards that apply to <br />development within these hazard areas. <br />Goal8 - Recreational Needs. This goal calls for each community to evaluate its areas and facilities for <br />recreation and develop plans to deal with the projected demand for them. <br />Finding #32. The Metro Plan Park and Recreation Facilities Element contains policies addressing <br />recreational needs (Metro Plan pg. III-H-4). The proposed amendments do not change these policies. <br />Finding #33. Parks and recreation facilities and programs are administered by park and recreation <br />agencies in Eugene and Lane County and by two park and recreation districts (River Road Park and <br />Recreation District and Willamalane Park and Recreation District). Willamalane serves the greater <br />Springfield area. River Road serves the River Road neighborhood in the North Eugene. These <br />amendments do not affect either city's provisions for recreation areas, facilities or recreational <br />opportunities. <br />Goal9 - Economic Development. Goal 9 calls for diversification and improvement of the economy. It <br />asks communities to inventory commercial and industrial lands, project future needs for such lands, <br />and plan and zone enough land to meet those needs. <br />Finding #34. The Metro Plan Economic Element contains policies (Metro Plan pg. III-B-4) addressing <br />economic development. Eugene, Springfield and Lane County adopted the Metropolitan Industrial <br />Lands Inventory Report and Metropolitan Industrial Lands Policy Report in 1993. These reports provided <br />Metro Plan Enabling Amendments-Staff Findings <br />October 23, 2014 Page 8 <br />Laurel Ridge Record (Z 15-5) Page 739 <br />